Ann Buller, Centennial College President Emeritus & Order of Canada Recipient

Ann Buller, President Emeritus of Centennial College, is a visionary leader renowned for embedding equity and social justice principles into the college's programs and operations. Assuming the presidency in 2004, Ann spearheaded various innovative mentoring and outreach initiatives that transformed Centennial into a beacon of inclusive and responsive education. 

Her leadership catalyzed major transformative changes, particularly in the areas of leadership development and global citizenship education. Under her guidance, Centennial’s internationalization efforts received numerous accolades, and she introduced award-winning programs supporting underrepresented students, including those from underserved neighbourhoods, students with learning disabilities, and first-generation college students.

Ann Buller’s impact extends beyond Centennial College through her work as a keynote speaker and faculty member at the National Executive Leadership Institute. She has served as the Board Chair of the Canadian Bureau for International Education and Colleges and Institutes Canada and sits on several influential boards. Her contributions to postsecondary education have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Leadership Award and the Top 100 Most Powerful Women Award. 

Ann’s dedication to education and social inclusion recently earned her the Order of Canada, highlighting her lifelong commitment to improving lives through learning. She holds a diploma in Public Relations from Humber College, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from York University, and a Master of Arts in Education from Central Michigan University.

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